Switzerland isn’t best-known for car production, but Monteverdi stands out. This performance marque was formed in 1967 by Basle garage owner Peter Monteverdi to put into production his Chrysler V8-engined GT cars. Encouraging sales pushed the company to become ambitious and it launched the mid-engined Hai as a Ferrari and Lamborghini pretender in 1970. It was brave but so bad that only two were built.

Monteverdi later concentrated on restyling existing models, such as the Sierra (a Plymouth Volaré) and the 4x4 Safari (an International Harvester Scout). However, the company decided to call it a day in 1984 and ceased production, converting its factory into a car museum the following year.